The WPC highly appreciates Vietnam's policies on promoting and protecting human rights.

According to the VNA correspondent in Geneva, speaking on the sidelines of the 57th session of the UN Human Rights Council, the Permanent Secretary of the World Peace Council (WPC), Iraklis Tsavdaridis, assessed Vietnam's consistent policy on protecting and promoting human rights.

Mr. Iraklis Tsavdaridis stated that he firmly believes that Vietnam, as it prepares to celebrate many major holidays in 2025, always prioritizes human rights and their protection.

First and foremost is the right to live in peace, the right to welfare, the right to a prosperous life, and the right to daily improvement in living conditions. This is clearly demonstrated by Vietnam's successful efforts to overcome extreme poverty in the past.

According to Mr. Tsavdaridis, these are the greatest achievements in Vietnam's human rights record to date. In addition, Vietnam is rapidly improving its ranking according to international standards, despite facing numerous difficulties in the process of national construction and development.

He emphasized: “As a member of the World Peace Council, we support the right of the Vietnamese people to choose their own path of development and improvement. That is why we are here (to attend the session on the adoption of the results of the fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) for Vietnam), to support and express solidarity with Vietnam, a resilient nation, and to witness Vietnam's strong progress in national development, ensuring well-being, happiness, and prosperity for its people.”

The session on adopting the results of the fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) for Vietnam attracted the interest and registration of approximately 90 representatives from countries, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), including Vietnamese NGOs.

Answering a question from a Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reporter on gender equality and women's empowerment, Ms. Nguyen Thuy Hien, Deputy Director of the Center for Women and Development (CWD), said: “Gender equality and women's empowerment are common concerns of countries today because they are one of the pillars ensuring sustainable development. As I mentioned in my speech, the government's efforts in promoting gender equality, women's and children's rights as a continuous issue, as well as creating conditions and opportunities for socio-political organizations and non-governmental organizations to participate and contribute to promoting gender equality and women's progress. The Center for Women and Development is an organization under the Vietnam Women's Union. The Vietnam Women's Union has implemented many activities to support women in comprehensive development. The Vietnam Women's Union also plays an important role in poverty reduction and participation in targeted programs.” national. The association's activities actively contribute to fulfilling international commitments on women, gender equality, and development that Vietnam is a party to. Recently, CWD was invited to contribute opinions to the assessment report on the implementation of the Law on Gender Equality, as well as to contribute opinions to the draft revised Law on Prevention and Combat of Human Trafficking, expected to be passed at the upcoming National Assembly session… In particular, CWD is currently operating and expanding the model of a temporary shelter called "Peaceful House" to support women and children who have experienced domestic violence, sexual abuse, and trafficking returning home with an urgent, essential, and comprehensive service package to help them reintegrate into society sustainably.”

Ms. Duong Thi Nga, representative of the Vietnam Peace and Development Fund, speaks at the event. (Photo: Anh Hien/VNA)

Meanwhile, Ms. Duong Thi Nga, representative of the Vietnam Peace and Development Fund, stated that the organization focuses on educating and equipping people with knowledge about human rights, raising social awareness, and helping different groups exercise their rights.

She affirmed: “Through the UPR cycles, we have seen the coordination and open facilitation from relevant ministries and agencies. We have information channels and mechanisms to promote our role in important forums, such as the United Nations Human Rights Council. In particular, regarding the process of assessing Vietnam's human rights achievements, we not only participated in the Geneva session, but also went through a long process of government consultations, as well as consultations with various groups and research topics. I believe this fourth cycle is an opportunity for civil society organizations in general, and the Vietnam Peace and Development Fund in particular, to make practical contributions to the overall process.”

(VNA/Vietnam+)

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/wpc-danh-gia-cao-chinh-sach-cua-viet-nam-ve-thuc-day-va-bao-ve-quyen-con-nguoi-post980043.vnp